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This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team at Fizzics Education! Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
- 32 - Coronavirus is here - How can you protect yourself?
Fizzics TWIST is back! This is the second episode in our series of podcast experiments. Let us know what you think!
Coronavirus is here and it can be both scary and confusing. What even are viruses and what make coronavirus different?
In this episode we conduct an experiment about how viruses can be transmitted from person to person, and how you can prevent getting infected.
This episode is curriculum linked from Year 5 to Year 10:
Year 5
Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (ACSSU043 - Scootle )
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions (ACSHE081 - Scootle )
Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE083 - Scootle )
Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks (ACSIS086 - Scootle )
Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS087 - Scootle )
Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations (ACSIS091 - Scootle )
Year 6
The growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of their environment (ACSSU094 - Scootle )
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions (ACSHE098 - Scootle )
Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE100 - Scootle )
Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks (ACSIS086 - Scootle )
Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS087 - Scootle )
Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations (ACSIS091 - Scootle )
Year 7
Classification helps organise the diverse group of organisms (ACSSU111 - Scootle )
Scientific knowledge has changed peoples’ understanding of the world and is refined as new evidence becomes available
Science knowledge can develop through collaboration across the disciplines of science and the contributions of people from a range of cultures (ACSHE223 - Scootle )
Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on scientific knowledge (ACSIS124 - Scootle )
Collaboratively and individually plan and conduct a range of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments, ensuring safety and ethical guidelines are followed (ACSIS125 - Scootle )
Measure and control variables, select equipment appropriate to the task and collect data with accuracy (ACSIS126 - Scootle )
Reflect on scientific investigations including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identifying improvements (ACSIS131 - Scootle )
Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims based on evidence (ACSIS132 - Scootle )
Year 8
Cells are the basic units of living things; they have specialised structures and functions (ACSSU149 - Scootle )
Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of organs carrying out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce (ACSSU150 - Scootle )
Scientific knowledge has changed peoples’ understanding of the world and is refined as new evidence becomes available (ACSHE134 - Scootle )
Science knowledge can develop through collaboration across the disciplines of science and the contributions of people from a range of cultures (ACSHE226 - Scootle )
Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on scientific knowledge (ACSIS139 - Scootle )
Collaboratively and individually plan and conduct a range of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments, ensuring safety and ethical guidelines are followed (ACSIS140 - Scootle )
Measure and control variables, select equipment appropriate to the task and collect data with accuracy (ACSIS141 - Scootle )
Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions based on evidence (ACSIS145 - Scootle )
Reflect on scientific investigations including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identifying improvements (ACSIS146 - Scootle )
Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims based on evidence (ACSIS234 - Scootle )
Year 9
Multi-cellular organisms rely on coordinated and interdependent internal systems to respond to changes to their environment (ACSSU175 - Scootle )
Ecosystems consist of communities of interdependent organisms and abiotic components of the environment; matter and energy flow through these systems (ACSSU176 - Scootle )
Formulate questions or hypotheses that can be investigated scientifically (ACSIS164 - Scootle )
Plan, select and use appropriate investigation types, including field work and laboratory experimentation, to collect reliable data; assess risk and address ethical issues associated with these methods (ACSIS165 - Scootle )
Analyse patterns and trends in data, including describing relationships between variables and identifying inconsistencies (ACSIS169 - Scootle )
Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent with evidence (ACSIS170 - Scootle )
Evaluate conclusions, including identifying sources of uncertainty and possible alternative explanations, and describe specific ways to improve the quality of the data (ACSIS171 - Scootle )
Critically analyse the validity of information in primary and secondary sources and evaluate the approaches used to solve problems (ACSIS172 - Scootle )
Year 10
Formulate questions or hypotheses that can be investigated scientifically (ACSIS198 - Scootle )
Plan, select and use appropriate investigation types, including field work and laboratory experimentation, to collect reliable data; assess risk and address ethical issues associated with these methods (ACSIS199 - Scootle )
Select and use appropriate equipment, including digital technologies, to collect and record data systematically and accurately (ACSIS200 - Scootle )
Analyse patterns and trends in data, including describing relationships between variables and identifying inconsistencies (ACSIS203 - Scootle )
Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent with evidence (ACSIS204 - Scootle )
Evaluate conclusions, including identifying sources of uncertainty and possible alternative explanations, and describe specific ways to improve the quality of the data (ACSIS205 - Scootle )
Critically analyse the validity of information in primary and secondary sources and evaluate the approaches used to solve problems (ACSIS206 - Scootle )
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Fri, 28 Feb 2020 - 31 - Experimenting with Nuclear Science with ANSTO!
Fizzics TWIST is back! In this episode we're doing something a little different.
Nuclear power has a pretty bad reputation right now, but it might be the energy solution that we need. But wait - how does it work? How does nuclear science work? In this episode we visit ANSTO to learn about nuclear science and build our own cloud chamber (a basic particle detector) to see it in action for ourselves.
This episode is curriculum linked from Year 5 to Year 10:
Year 5
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions (ACSHE081)
Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE083)
With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations (ACSIS231)
Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks (ACSIS086)
Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations (ACSIS091)
Year 6
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions (ACSHE098)
Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE100)
With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations (ACSIS232)
Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks (ACSIS103)
Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations (ACSIS108)
Year 7
Collaboratively and individually plan and conduct a range of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments, ensuring safety and ethical guidelines are followed (ACSIS125)
Measure and control variables, select equipment appropriate to the task and collect data with accuracy (ACSIS126)
Reflect on scientific investigations including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identifying improvements (ACSIS131)
Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims based on evidence (ACSIS132)
Year 8
Scientific knowledge has changed peoples’ understanding of the world and is refined as new evidence becomes available (ACSHE134)
Science knowledge can develop through collaboration across the disciplines of science and the contributions of people from a range of cultures (ACSHE226)
Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on scientific knowledge (ACSIS139)
Collaboratively and individually plan and conduct a range of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments, ensuring safety and ethical guidelines are followed (ACSIS140)
Measure and control variables, select equipment appropriate to the task and collect data with accuracy (ACSIS141)
Reflect on scientific investigations including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identifying improvements (ACSIS146)
Year 9
All matter is made of atoms that are composed of protons, neutrons and electrons; natural radioactivity arises from the decay of nuclei in atoms (ACSSU177)
Scientific understanding, including models and theories, is contestable and is refined over time through a process of review by the scientific community (ACSHE157)
Advances in scientific understanding often rely on technological advances and are often linked to scientific discoveries (ACSHE158)
Formulate questions or hypotheses that can be investigated scientifically (ACSIS164)
Evaluate conclusions, including identifying sources of uncertainty and possible alternative explanations, and describe specific ways to improve the quality of the data (ACSIS171)
Year 10
Scientific understanding, including models and theories, is contestable and is refined over time through a process of review by the scientific community (ACSHE191)
Advances in scientific understanding often rely on technological advances and are often linked to scientific discoveries (ACSHE192)
Formulate questions or hypotheses that can be investigated scientifically (ACSIS198)
Evaluate conclusions, including identifying sources of uncertainty and possible alternative explanations, and describe specific ways to improve the quality of the data (ACSIS205)
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Sun, 12 Jan 2020 - 30 - Where's NASA heading to next? Destination MOON!
Fizzics TWIST is back! In episode 29 we discuss:
Don’t Farm Octopuses:Scientists have warned that under no circumstances should we ever farm octopuses. The reasons are more numerous than their tentacles! Haha!
Destination Moon:Under the direction of venerable dictator Donald Trump, NASA have announced they are going back to the moon. It’s been more than 45 years since we were last there, so why now?
Dodgy Pineapples:The new Australian $50 dollar note (lovingly known as a ‘pineapple’) has a teeny tiny text problem. But Australian money is still some of the best in the world - and we have the best slang for it too.About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
http://fizzics.com.au/
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Fri, 24 May 2019 - 29 - Why the UN has warned of biological annihilation (and how the dinosaurs really died)
Fizzics TWIST is back! In episode 28 we get very heavy and discuss:
Biological annihilation: The UN has warned of a 6th global extinction event, but what does this really mean? Are we headed to certain destruction? Will the mosquitoes finally disappear? Quill deconstructs the story.
5th extinction fossils: Fossils have been discovered from the very day that the Chicxulub asteroid collided with Earth and kicked off the extinction of the dinosaurs. But what actually happened that day? Duncan talks for a very long time about that catastrophic event.
Weird sooth-saying snake: A snake has been discovered with an all-seeing third eye. We attempt to make jokes about it.
What Year Is It?: We take a trip down memory lane with a jazz-assisted look at the scientific discoveries from this week in past years.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
http://fizzics.com.au/
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Fri, 10 May 2019 - 28 - What that fuzzy black hole photo really means
Fizzics TWIST is back! In episode 27 we get a little bit silly and discuss:
Far out with Duncan:The first ever photo of a black hole has been released by the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration and while it’s an amazing feat it’s a bit hard to figure out what you’re looking at - Duncan looks past the event horizon to explain what’s going on.
Veritasium’s excellent explainer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUyH3XhpLTo
Professor Alan Duffy on TV: https://www.facebook.com/astroduff/videos/1250228068461523/
On the Green with Quill:Red meat consumption is plateauing and may decrease significantly over the next few years. Meanwhile, vegan options are getting cheaper and tastier all the time - so what gives? Staunch hippie Quill dives in.
ViralGram: Cats are notorious for their fierce independence. Do they even know their own names or do they choose to ignore you? Dog loyalist Quill and avowed cat cynic Duncan explore.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
http://fizzics.com.au/
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Wed, 01 May 2019 - 27 - Why the first all-female spacewalk never happened
Fizzics TWIST is back - with special guest Ben Newsome! Ben is the founder and director of Fizzics Education. In episode 26 we discuss:
Why the first all-female spacewalk never happened
The media went nuts recently about how a planned all-female spacewalk was canceled. It seems like patriarchy has reached even the ISS. But the truth is a little more complicated.
Do you hear silent GIFs?
GIFs are silent moving images, but certain GIFs can have 'sounds' for some people. How? Ben takes us through the science.
Even mosquitoes hate Skrillex
Skrillex is (in)famous for being a divisive musician. But it looks like mosquitoes are tipping the balance as new research has found that playing Skrillex to mosquitoes reduces both biting and 'copulation activity'
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team at Fizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
http://fizzics.com.au/
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Tue, 09 Apr 2019 - 26 - What is a Super Worm Equinox Moon anyway?
Fizzics TWIST is back! In episode 25 we discuss:
What’s on, Watson?:
It’s the day of the equinox AND a super moon, giving us a Super Worm Equinox Moon. That was not a Dune reference - that’s what it’s really called. We take a look at what an equinox actually is, and how the super moon got its name.
On the Green with Quill:
A new coral reef has been found off the coast of Italy. Let’s be honest, it’s not as good as the Great Barrier Reef, but fun to learn about anyway!
ViralGram:
Not only does playing music to ageing cheese imbue it with a milder taste, but if you play it A Tribe Called Quest then it becomes award-winning. Just don’t play that wheel of cheese any 360! Ha!
Fact of the Week:
Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew, eat them for 60 days straight...
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
http://fizzics.com.au/
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Thu, 21 Mar 2019 - 25 - What does space sound like? How are clouds being cooked? How do we hunt HIV?
Warning: This episode of Fizzics TWIST contains discussion of HIV/AIDS from 16:00 to 26:30. If you or the person you’re listening with don’t want to hear about this then we suggest skipping that section.
Fizzics TWIST is back!! In episode 24 we discuss:
Far Out with Duncan:
NASA have ‘sonified’ an image of space taken by the Hubble telescope. Is it eerie and terrifying or oddly pleasant? You be the judge.
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ci_YwfH04
Our Shepard tone podcast: https://www.rode.com/myrodecast/listen/entry/739 or https://apple.co/2HgVV8E
Extracting sound from video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUzB0L0mSCI
On the Green with Quill:
Quill is back to fire up about climate change - climate modelling has revealed that if global CO2 levels reach 1300 ppm then clouds start to break apart and this really lets the genie out of the bottle - with sizzling consequences.
UnTwist:
A second and possibly third person have been functionally cured of HIV. We untwist this story, explaining the mechanism and the future of HIV treatment using this method.
Duncan’s article about HIV survivors: http://www.lateralmag.com/articles/issue-24/survivors
What’s on, Watson?:
Just in time for Women’s History Month, the first spacewalk by an all-female team will take place on March 29.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
http://fizzics.com.au/
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Fri, 15 Mar 2019 - 24 - Why do zebras have stripes? Pretty fly for a black and white guy!
Fizzics TWIST is back for 2019! In episode 23 we discuss:
Huge if True:How a supernova caused a mass extinction including a very fierce animal you might have seen at the movies!
ViralGram:Why do zebras have stripes? While they may look fly, it’s the flies they have to worry about! Read the article and see the pictures here: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/02/why-do-zebras-have-stripes-flies/583114/
UnTwist:An amazing prehistoric discovery right here in Australia - and we’re very excited because our own staff have been involved. Anyone up for a road trip?
Fact of the Week:The human body can be pretty gross sometimes, but it can be even more gross in space...
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team at Fizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au
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Thu, 28 Feb 2019 - 23 - International Women's Day 2019
Fizzics TWIST is back for 2019! In episode 22 we discuss:
What’s on?!: It’s the International Day of Women and Girls in Science AND International Women’s Day - Kate joins us to talk about some groundbreaking achievements by women made in 2018.
Far Out with Duncan: A little rover close to Duncan’s heart, the Opportunity Rover has been declared… dead. We discuss this somber moment.
ViralGram: Have you lost a USB stick recently? Been kayaking near seals recently? The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research in New Zealand would like to have a word with you! Listen to our previous story about seals in Episode 21.
Fact of the Week: An amazing revelation that brings both space and dinosaurs together in this positively titan fact.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team at Fizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au
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Tue, 19 Feb 2019 - 22 - Fun Festive Facts from Fizzics
Fizzics TWIST is back for Episode 21! This will be the last episode for 2018! In this episode we discuss:
ViralGram: A wayward seal has been photographed with an eel stuck up its nose. It turns out this is not the first time this has happened... See the photo at https://www.instagram.com/fizzicstwist/
Huge if True: Mobile phones will be banned from primary schools across NSW from next year. Is this a good idea?
Far Out with Duncan: The Mars InSight Lander has sent back audio from the surface of Mars. Sound from an alien world. Hear it in this segment!
Fact of the Week: Quill brings some fun festive facts for this Christmas episode!
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au
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Mon, 17 Dec 2018 - 21 - Powerful Protests & Crafty Companions
Fizzics TWIST is back for Episode 20! In this episode we discuss:
ViralGram: Students around Australia have staged protests against inaction on climate change. We applaud their efforts!
In the Lab with Quill: Researchers from the University of Queensland (strewth) have discovered a DNA signature of multiple types of cancer. What on Earth does that mean you ask? Quill applies her VLB (Very Large Brain) to the problem. Read the ABC article here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2018-12-05/researchers-discover-unique-cancer-biomarker/10581914
Far Out with Duncan: CIMON (pronounced 'Simon') is a cute space-robot with a dark and insecure past. Will he take over the ISS? Duncan explores.
Fact of the Week: Are you a Round-Earther? Well, we've got bad news for you...
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au
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Tue, 11 Dec 2018 - 20 - Babies can be GMO too
Fizzics TWIST is back for Episode 19! In this episode we discuss:
UnTwist: A Chinese scientist claims to have modified the genes of twin girls. We break down the science behind this case, and discuss the implications.
ViralGram: Knickers the cow is a massive unit... but why? The answer is simple.
Far Out with Duncan: Duncan explores his favourite topic, Mars landers. Check out the amazing handshake after landing: https://youtu.be/bGD_YF64Nwk?t=3279.
What Year Is It?: Everything that happened in late November in years gone by... it's a good one!
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au
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Wed, 05 Dec 2018 - 19 - Wombats Poop Cubes
Fizzics TWIST is back for Episode 18! In this episode we discuss:
UnTwist: In the future, all meat might be grown in a lab instead of taken from animals. Quill, who is a vegetarian and has a PhD in Hippietarianism, takes us through this high-steaks topic.
On the Green with Quill: It turns out that apart from being cute and cuddly little units, wombats also poop out cubes. Quill, who has a PhD in faecal cubeism, explains how this might impact all of the manufacturing industry, forever.
Far Out with Duncan: Boffins from MIT have a made a plane that flies silently, with no moving parts, using technology straight out of Star Trek. Duncan, who doesn't have a PhD, perfectly illustrates this amazing tech in extreme detail.
Fact Of The Week: The year was 2009. Presidents were respected, the economy was stimulated, and the sky was a deep, dark red. Quill takes us back.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au
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Thu, 29 Nov 2018 - 18 - Crusty Kilo-Glaciers
Fizzics TWIST is back for Episode 17! In this episode we discuss:
Huge If True: How much does a kilogram weigh? No one seems to know! Watch this video about how the kilogram will be redefined: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo0jm1PPRuo
On the Green with Quill: The world’s oceans are being eaten up, but by what? Where is the water going?
Far Out with Duncan: Underneath an ancient glacier in Greenland, scientists have discovered something with cosmic origins. Check out the tectonic plate diving: .
Fact Of The Week: This week’s fact will boil your brain and give you brainfreeze at the same time. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEzkHqWIiKM.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au
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Mon, 19 Nov 2018 - 17 - Attack of the Clones
Huge If True: The 'Pando' Aspen tree system is dying. Or maybe it's just getting old? Fizzics TWIST investigates.
On the Green with Quill: The EU has banned 10 types of single-use plastics. Quill, predictably, rants about it.
What Year Is It?: Duncan's alter ego recounts what happened this week in past years. (PS check out the video of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFzu6CNtqec)
Far Out with Duncan: China has revealed its plans for a new space station that might replace the ISS. But their track record with space stations isn't great (read: Tiangong-1. We talked about it in Episode 4) - so how will this new one fare?
Fact Of The Week: This week's fact is so mind-boggling it'll send you into orbit!
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au
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Tue, 13 Nov 2018 - 16 - Quit Rubbishing Pluto
You can't use your phone while driving, but what about using your phone while... learning? Quill's on the case.
Pluto's a planet again! Hooray! Maybe!
The Ocean Cleanup has been deployed. A giant plastic-eating machine has been set loose towards the Great Pacific Garbage patch. Hopefully it will tide-y up!
Fact Of The Week! This week's fact is positively electric.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au
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Wed, 03 Oct 2018 - 15 - Reef Grief
We're talking about the Great Barrier Reef again! Now that pesky Crown of Thorns Starfish is being targeted by robots.
Scientists have found a new coral reef off the east coast of the USA. How come we didn't know about it already?
The International Space Station has sprung a leak! How does this happen and what does it mean?
Fact Of The Week! It's a real word salad this week. Salad gold. We're just pollen your leg. Once and floral.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Wed, 26 Sep 2018 - 14 - Bioluminescent neanderthals!
The lovely people of Jervis Bay get to go to a bioluminescence party. But will they light up the dance floor?
Duncan updates us about the Opportunity Mars Rover, and it's not looking good...
Lastly, some ancient human news - homo sapiens are not the only ape in town.
Fact Of The Week! We get a lot of questions about rain, so it's time to separate fact from fiction.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Mon, 24 Sep 2018 - 13 - The Sun, the Moon, and Curry (feat. new Secret Sound!)
NASA are firing a spacecraft into the sun! But why, and will its intrepid crew survive? Just kidding it's a robot.
The Moon has ice on its surface! Which means it has water! Humans need water, so could we live on the moon? TWIST investigates...
Quill has found out about a type of ant that protects their nests by exploding with a delicious smell.
Fact Of The Week! Potatoes are one of the most interesting plants around.. here's why!
It's time for another Secret Sound! Get this right and you could earn some solid CO2IN.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Thu, 06 Sep 2018 - 12 - Special Edition: Mars Rover Magic
Welcome to this special edition episode of Fizzics TWIST!
Water on Mars, alien life, cosmic farts, and planet-sized dust storms; the two active Mars Rovers, Opportunity and Curiosity, have been creating some huge news lately. So what exactly has been going on up there? Duncan tells the story of the Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity rovers and takes a look at some exciting martian science that happened along the way.
Here's the footage of the Curiosity landing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZX5GRPnd4U
Music provided by Timecop1983 - https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com/
Music provided by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com
"Silver Theme", "Impending Boom", "Winner Winner", "Nonstop", "Space Explorers", "Robobozo", "Crypto", "Not as it seems", "Industrious Ferret", "Moonlight Hall", "Jellyfish in space"
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Wed, 25 Jul 2018 - 11 - The Right Koalifications
Flying electric spiders! Hooray! Everyone loves flying electric spiders!
Koalas have a terrible, toxic diet of only Eucalyptus leaves, but those cute, fuzzy, icons seem just fine! How do they do it?
That funnily-named planet between Saturn and Neptune is a bit wonky, and we found out why! Also listen to Duncan squirm while trying to avoid saying its name.
Fact Of The Week! This positively electric fact comes from Japan...
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Fri, 20 Jul 2018 - 10 - Taxonomy Time
It’s tax(onomy) time! The CSIRO’s National Research Collections Australia has named 200 new species, almost all of them insects. Hurray, insects!
A Japanese spacecraft is about to arrive at an asteroid and do some explodey experiments on it - Duncan loves this! Here are some photos: http://www.planetary.org/blogs/jason-davis/new-global-views-ryugu-20km.html
Plastic bags are GONE from major supermarkets in Australia - Quill loves this!
Fact Of The Week! We warm your winter bones with a SUNNY FACT!
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Mon, 16 Jul 2018 - 9 - Supernova stargazing
The Fizzics Secret Sound is back, with a TWIST!
The ABC’s Stargazing Live has set a new world record for most people simultaneously stargazing! But how many people were involved, what was the previous record, and what did they find?
The Blue Mountains’ Jenolan Caves are receiving a cash injection for some much needed upgrades, but what use would a giant chasm have for money?
Researchers have found strange flakes on dinosaur fossils. Could they be… dino dandruff?
Don't forget to send us your science questions and we will consult the experts on your behalf!
Fact Of The Week! It’s the cold season and we definitely have a frosty fact for you!
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team at Fizzics Education! Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Tue, 05 Jun 2018 - 8 - Laurel vs. Yanny (The scientific truth comes out)
The whole world is going bananas for laurel vs yanny, but how does it work? We've come across some great explanations, and some not-so-great explanations, so we thought we'd clear the waters! Stick around for some other amazing audio illusions.
Volcanoes are super cool (not literally though) but their lava can be destructive! We talk about different types of volcanoes, what happens when they erupt, and what's happening with the Kiluaea volcano in Hawaii.
A new scientific paper has come out saying that octopuses might have come from outer space. An amazing idea but is it good science? Fact Of The Week! Find out how dogs know when you're coming home! It's probably not what you think, and it's amazing.
Don't forget to send us your science questions and we will consult the experts on your behalf, and make sure to have a guess at our secret sound from last week! In Episode 8 we discuss:About Fizzics TWIST
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Thu, 31 May 2018 - 7 - Snails never forget
TWIST is back after our school holiday break! Don't forget to send us your science questions and we will consult the experts on your behalf, and make sure to have a guess at our secret sound of the week! In Episode 7 we discuss:
The Great Barrier Reef receives a potentially lifesaving cash injection!
Scientists have transferred a memory from one snail to another - but what does it mean for those of us who don't carry our houses on our back?
The world's first monkey selfie got a photographer into a spot of bother, but now it's all over! Find out what happens.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Tue, 22 May 2018 - 6 - 3D printed brains!
Fizzics TWIST is back after a short break! In Episode 6 we discuss:
Single-use plastic bags are a destroying the environment and harming our marine life - what can you do to help?
Oof owie! How much does sleep affect the healing of our boo-boos?
Scientists have 3D printed brain cells. If you've ever seen a more futuristic headline let us know.
A type of pollution is hindering scientists' ability to look into space - but what is it?
Fizzics TWIST will again be back after a 2 week break - school holidays are both busy and fun!
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Wed, 18 Apr 2018 - 5 - Finding SoFi
Finding SoFi: Steph traverses the uncanny valley of fish robotics. See a video of SoFi here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCsqaf4RNXk
Scientists reckon they’ve discovered a new organ - but how, and why now?
Money makes the water go round: How a cash prize stimulates innovation. Check out the XPRIZE here: https://www.xprize.org/
Space lasers: Yes, they’re real, and they’re spectacular.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Thu, 29 Mar 2018 - 4 - Hawking Radiation
We discuss the legacy of the late, great Stephen Hawking.
The last male northern white rhinoceros has died, but there may still be hope for the future of the species.
How can 3D printing tech help to snuff out poaching?
A giant space station is about to crash back down to Earth, so should you be watching out overhead? Read more about reentry here:
http://www.aerospace.org/cords/all-about-debris-and-reentry/spacecraft-reentry/
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au
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Thu, 22 Mar 2018 - 3 - International Women's Day
Rise of the machines: Fake news is spreading further and faster than ever before, but can online bots be blamed or are we, normal regulation humans, responsible?
Australia is backed up and made a deposit! ...of plant seeds into the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, that is.
It's International Women's Day! Women still make up less than one third of STEM university graduates; what gives?
Speaking of legendary women, where on earth is Amelia Earhart?
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Fri, 09 Mar 2018 - 2 - Bin Chicken
Brilliant scientists have made animal cells glow 1000 times brighter than ever before! Dr Quill guides us through how and why they did it.
Mad scientist Barbra Streisand has cloned her dog! But at what cost?!
Seriously though, how much does it cost? Dr. Quill investigates.
As a large old person, Duncan wants to talk about other large, old things: The history of elephants and the newest addition to the elephant family!
Dr. Quill found out about something called a 'bird runway' and says there's very exciting maths involved.
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Fri, 02 Mar 2018 - 1 - Winter Wonderland
Can you feel it? Can you feel it? CAN YOU FEEL IT? The rhythm that is! Science Education Officer Danny tells how your brain feels musical rhythms!
What happens when there isn't enough snow at the Winter Olympics? Holly explains what cloud seeding is and how it works.
How 'international' is the International Space Station? Why does the USA want out and what will it mean for the future?
Human-sheep hybrids! Frankenstein-esque experiment or the future of medicine?
How much do chimps and humans have in common? Absolutely heaps! We look at what happened when a famous psychological experiment is conducted on our great ape cousins.
Plants are alive, but are they conscious? How do plants know which way to grow, and can they learn?
About Fizzics TWIST
This Week In Science & Technology, brought to you by the team atFizzics Education! Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. Each week we take a look back at the hottest yet coolest science stories. From the supersonic to the glacial, from down to earth to out of this world, and from the ancient world to the distant future, Fizzics TWIST has it covered. Hosted by Duncan Bell, Quill Darby, and the entire Fizzics team.
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Fri, 23 Feb 2018
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